Hand Numbness & Tingling: Discover the Cause

Hand Numbness & Tingling: Discover the Cause

Posted By Georgia Accident Rehab Centers || 27-Sep-2017

Did you know your hand and finger numbness might be caused by a nerve issue
in your neck or back? You might be one of the 20 million Americans who
suffers from peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness and tingling
in the hands.

Oftentimes nervous issues dealing with the spinal cord can impact other
areas of our bodies, especially the limbs. Our nerves can be very sensitive,
and if there is too much pressure on any particular area it could cause
your nerves to react. The concept is similar to when your arm falls asleep
when it is pinned under your body, or how your feet might fall asleep
if you cross your legs for too long. This same principle can apply on
a larger, more serious scale by causing chronic tingling or numbness in
the hands and feet.

Your symptoms may come and go in episodes, or they could be chronic, depending
on the type of nerve damage you are dealing with. Sometimes people experience
numbness or a tingling or itching sensation. In many cases, these types
of issues are a sign of nerve damage and should be treated by a trained
and experienced medical professional sooner rather than later.

Nerve damage can come from any number of sources. You may have sustained
a serious injury during a fall or accident, or it could have come on gradually.
Repetitive stress injuries can damage the body’s nerves, as can
certain infections or exposure to toxic chemicals. People who have diabetes
might also experience neuropathy, especially if the diabetes is uncontrolled
or longstanding.

Also, people who suffer from herniated discs may also experience tingling
or numb sensations in the limbs. This can occur as a side effect of the
damage caused by disc herniation, and can usually be treated through chiropractic
care and specialized physical therapy sessions.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of nerve damage, including numbness
or tingling in the limbs, our chiropractors at Georgia Accident Rehab
Centers want to help. We offer a variety of services to address your individual
needs, including medical pain relief, diagnostic assessments, physical
rehabilitation, chiropractic care, and neurological pain relief.